Mamitik (en. To catch)

/ma-mi-tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action to obtain or accomplish something.
Catch fish in the river for our dinner.
Mamitik ka ng isda sa ilog para sa ating hapunan.
To attract or gain the attention of a person.
Catch his interest with a good story.
Mamitik ka ng kanyang interes sa pamamagitan ng magandang kwento.
To perform something quickly or suddenly.
I need to catch an idea before I forget it.
Kailangan kong mamitik ng ideya bago ito makalimutan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to seize an opportunity
To take advantage of an opportunity or situation.
mamitik ng pagkakataon

Related Words

catch
The result of recommending or obtaining something.
huli
take
The action of taking something.
kuha

Slang Meanings

Lively or dramatic behavior
Carlo is so lively at the party that everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Ang mamitik ni Carlo sa party, lahat ay nahulog sa kakatawa.
Quick to make decisions or act
Mia is quick in her decisions. You can hear her saying 'go' in everything.
Si Mia, mamitik sa kanyang mga desisyon. Rinig na rinig ang 'go' niya sa lahat.